Stafford County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stafford County is located in Virginia with a total population of 160,520. It is the 12th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stafford County is 36.3 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stafford County is $133,792. This is 47% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 70% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 49% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $458,800. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stafford County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.9%.

Education

43.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%. Notably, 18.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.